Clear Expecatations
Years back Charles Dickens wrote GREAT EXPECTATIONS about an orphan named Pip and his personal development. The successful development of...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Delivering Results
Niccolò Machiavelli more than 500 years ago was familiar with leading change. He wrote, “... it ought to be remembered that there is...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Leadership Competence
Ask any knowledgeable person what is needed in a leader, and competence will be one of the first things that comes up. But what does that...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
It's Not Personal - It's Just Business
How many times have you been given that advice, or given it yourself? Perhaps you were devastated by a layoff, or a valued employee left...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Building Credibility
Credibility is not just an asset—it is an absolute imperative for influential leadership. The people you hope to lead will either filter...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 6 min
Recruit Great People
One of the rules for having a great company, and being a great leader is that you recruit great people, the best people to surround you....
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Compassionate Leaders
Most leaders are still trained to lead with their heads, not their hearts. They’re conditioned to put business before caring. The public...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Discomfort Zone
Every one of us tries to avoid being uncomfortable. Discomfort is something we wouldn’t naturally choose. Yet, deliberately experiencing...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 5 min
The Indispensable Ingredient
Do you want to be a great leader? It is not enough to be competent and charismatic-- you must be seen as someone who can be trusted, who...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Facilitating Great Discussions
One of the opportunities and responsibilities of a leader is facilitating group discussions. Two things will happen if you are able to...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Clarifying Roles and Goals
One of the primary tasks of an effective leader is clarifying roles and responsibilities for the team. Being articulate and clear about...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Leaders Serve
Have you heard this statement? “Your rewards in life will always be equal to the value of your service to others.” No matter who you are...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
You Can Get Along Better With Your Boss
I have worked for several bosses. Some of them gave me great goals to shoot for as a leader myself. A couple were bosses I would never...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
Regulating Your Emotions
Anyone can become angry that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
RESPECT...Find Out What It Means
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Some years back, Aretha Franklin belted out, “You gotta give me a little bit of respect—R.E.S.P.E.C.T!” It became an...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Importance of Solitude #2
Last week we talked about how valuable solitude is to the leader. Solitude is a proactively chosen time of privacy and peace, aloneness,...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Regularly Scheduled Solitude
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SOLITUDE What comes to your mind when you think about solitude? Do you think forced isolation? Retreating into the...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Self-Knowledge Is Important
Ways To Lead When You Are Not In ChargeHow is it possible to lead when you are not in charge?This is a struggle I have everyday. I often...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 6 min
The Importance Of Having A Mentor
A COACH/MENTOR—YOU NEED ONE. John C. Maxwell, author and leadership expert, in his book, The 360 - Degree Leader references an informal...
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bfreeman972
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Take A Risk!
GO AHEAD, RISK IT! No intelligent person would recommend fool-hardy, ill-considered risks. But calculated risks, managed risks based on...
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